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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Chapter 1: The Black Book.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What name does Gardiner use to refer to Weston just before he goes in to see Henry?
(a) Peahen.
(b) Coxcomb.
(c) Potato.
(d) Squirrel.

2. Who protests when Edward Seymour tells Jane to scream if Henry makes a sincere attempt to take off any of her clothes?
(a) Cromwell.
(b) Henry.
(c) Jane.
(d) John.

3. When the novel Bring Up the Bodies begins, what season is just coming to an end?
(a) Winter.
(b) Summer.
(c) Spring.
(d) Autumn.

4. How many friends are with Henry when Gardiner goes in to see him, causing Cromwell to say that Henry will be in a good mood?
(a) 10.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

5. Mantel uses the repetition of which word in order to underscore More's feelings about the dangers associated with begin at Henry's court?
(a) Claws.
(b) Teeth.
(c) Talons.
(d) Paws.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cromwell states that which element of life is often "condemned to stay whimpering at the back door" (159)?

2. The members of which family shout their own last name in the moments they think Henry is dead?

3. The narrator states that Henry calls for what item a lot more frequently than he had five years before?

4. Cromwell hears that Henry has been seen walking with Jane in what location?

5. Part Two, Chapter 1: The Black Book takes place from January to April of which year?

(see the answer key)

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